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[WATCH] Apple To 'Reinvent Music' With Debut Of Smart Speaker 'Homepod'
THE MOUTH, JUNE 6TH, 2017 –– You can add one more product to the smart speaker market as Apple unveiled its HomePod yesterday during its developer conference in San Jose. HomePod is a wireless speaker for the home that delivers audio using spatial awareness to sense its location in a room and automatically adjust the audio. Designed to work with an Apple Music subscription for access to over 40 million songs, HomePod provides 
deep knowledge of personal music preferences and tastes and helps users discover new music. HomePod will be available starting in December, initially in Australia, the UK and the US. At just under 7 inches tall, HomePod can be placed almost anywhere in the home and is available in white and space gray.
“Apple reinvented portable music with iPod and now HomePod will reinvent how we enjoy music wirelessly throughout our homes,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “HomePod packs powerful speaker technology, Siri intelligence and wireless access to the entire Apple Music library into a beautiful speaker that is less than 7 inches tall, can rock most any room with distortion free music and be a helpful assistant around your home.” WATCH SAMPLE HERE
PROGRAMMING: Jimmy Steele Named Operations Manager For Cumulus Mobile Cluster
THE MOUTH, JUNE 6TH, 2017 –– Cumulus Media announces that it has named programming vet Jimmy Steele as Operations Manager for its five-station cluster in Mobile, AL. In the newly created position, Steele will oversee operations for Cumulus Media-Mobile radio stations WABD-FM, WGOK-AM, WBLX-FM, WDLT-FM and WXQW-AM. Steele will also serve WXQW-AM as Program Director. Steele has more than 30 years’ experience as a program director, operations manager and on-air talent. He joins Cumulus Media from iHeart Media in Reading, PA, where he was Program Director for WRFY-FM and WRAW AM/FM and Morning Show Host on WRFY-FM. Steele also served iHeart Media as Senior Vice President, Programming, for its six stations in Ocean City/Salisbury, MD. Prior to that, he was Director of Operations/Brand Manager for Saga Communications’ four stations Columbus, OH. Previously, Steele held career posts at iHeart Media/Clear Channel, including: Operations Manager and Director of Programming for its seven-station group in San Diego, CA; Regional Vice President/Programming, Columbus, OH and Central Ohio regional markets; and Program Director of WNCI-FM. He was also Program Director for iHeart Media/Clear Channel’s WRVW-FM in Nashville, TN.
Doug Hamand, Vice President, Programming Operations, Cumulus Media, said: "We are very excited to bring Jimmy's amazing track record and high caliber talents to coaching and mentoring our fabulous programming team in Mobile. Our great radio stations already dominate the ratings here and with Jimmy's vision, experience and focus, there’s no limit to what we can achieve together!” Steele said: I'm thrilled to join Cumulus Media at an exciting time in the company's evolution, and look forward to working with the talented and diverse team within the Cumulus-Mobile cluster.”
ON-AIR: Jimmy Phillips Joins WCDA/Lexington's Mandy In The Morning; WILN-FM On The Hunt
THE MOUTH, JUNE 6TH, 2017 –– LM Communications, Hot AC WCDA (YOUR 106.3) /Lexington, KY has added Jimmy Phillips to its Mandy In The Morning Show as co-host and as Assistant Program Director. Phillips arrives from WILN, Panama City, where he co-hosted mornings for three years with Williamson before she joined WCDA. Program Director, Lee Reynolds said, “I want to thank all of the great personalities that applied for this opportunity. At the end of the day, though, it came down to the chemistry between Mandy and Jimmy and their history of working together. Jimmy is an awesome person, and a great fit for the morning show and the station – Lexington is going to love him.”
Meanwhile, this leaves WILN/Panama's Marc Summers in the hunt for another co-host to team with co-host Jenn Ryan. He tells Jockline, he's looking for a male, young, sharp with, biting tongue, strong personality, good comedic timing and copy skills, and a prod whiz even better! Send packages to msummers@magicfl.com
Justin Myers And DeVon Pouncey Team For Middays On 102.9/750 The Game Portland
OR, June 5, 2017 – Alpha Media Portland announced that former KXTG Afternoon host, Justin Myers will team up with former Pacific University basketball star, DeVon Pouncey for a live and local Portland sports show. The show will air weekdays starting Monday, June 5th, 9am to 12pm. Myers began his radio career in 2004 hosting a local sports talk show and covering University of Oregon football and basketball. In 2014, he moved to 710 ESPN in Seattle hosting a midday sports talk show and hosting the Mariners pre/post game show.
Pouncey formerly held internships as a Sports Information Director Student Assistant, as well as a Production team intern for 102.9/750 The Game's "The Bald Faced Truth". In addition, he produced and hosted an on-campus radio show called “Vibin With Pounce” on Boxer Radio. He currently hosts a weekly podcast titled “Wake Up and Win with DeVon Pouncey.” Myers’ former partner, Chop will remain with the station as Assistant PD and Executive Producer of the new Dino Costa Afternoon show.
SYNDICATION: George Noory Extends Longterm With Premiere
THE MOUTH, JUNE 6TH, 2017 –– Premiere Networks announced an exclusive long-term agreement with George Noory to renew and extend his relationship with the company. Under the new agreement, Noory will continue his current role as host of Coast to Coast AM, the most-listened-to overnight radio program in North America.
“I first partnered with Premiere Networks to host Coast to Coast AM in 2003, and I’m excited to carry the torch for years to come,” shared Noory. “I want to thank the incredible team at Premiere and my amazing show staff, who have been with me since this remarkable journey started.” “I’m continually amazed by the dedication and passion George has for Coast to Coast AM and his audience,” shared Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks. “George is the driving force behind the show’s continued success, and we’re proud to extend our partnership.”
[WATCH] Ex-Talk Host Sent To Prison For Fraud
THE MOUTH, JUNE 6TH, 2017 –– A former host of a money investment radio talk show was sent to prison yesterday along with a member of a Texas oil company for a fraud in which area residents lost millions reports The Journal News. Robert McManus pleaded guilty in 2013 to the sale of unregistered securities and the sale of securities without a license, both second-degree felonies. He previously hosted a Sunday morning show on 700 WLW called “Safe Money America.” McManus sold promissory notes issued by a Texas oil company, between 2010 and 2011, raising more than $2 million from 18 victims — 16 in Ohio, one in Kentucky and one in Indiana, according to Butler County Assistant Prosecutor Dan Ferguson. The investments, according to prosecutors, were for two oil wells to be drilled by North Shore with the promise of as much as 15 percent to 20 percent return on investment.
William Troy West, 48, of Texas, who pleaded guilty in 2015 to fraud and sale of unregistered securities, was sentenced to six years in prison. A third defendant has taken a plea deal and will be sentenced in August. McManus said he has lost his home and his business and that his family is “a mess. He told the judge he was “sorry and ashamed.” He maintained he did not know the laws about the sale of promissory notes in Ohio. PHOTO/screengrab WATCH HERE
EVENTS: CBS Launches 'Connecting Vets' Drive
THE MOUTH, JUNE 6TH, 2017 –– CBS RADIO launched the new “CBS RADIO Presents ConnectingVets.com - Connecting Vets Every Day,” a national, multi-media resource linking military veterans and their families to relevant information, resources, solutions and, most importantly, each other. The content will be produced and presented by fellow vets who understand the complexity and stages of transitioning from the military ranks back into civilian life. Programming is easily accessible online at connectingvets.com and Radio.com, with audio on-demand available at connectivingvets.com/podcasts, and programming on-air in Washington, D.C. on local station WJFK 1580(AM).
“This new resource is a testament and a dedication to the selfless acts of U.S. veterans and all they do to ensure our freedoms and our very way of life,” said Steve Swenson, Senior Vice President & Market Manager, CBS RADIO Washington, D.C. “We have created a streamlined, solutions-based product that will provide our vets with immediate and easy access to all of their available resources, and to their fellow veterans. We’re confident that together with our partners this dedicated resource will become a go-to source for our nation’s heroes and those around them.”
The 64th WHAS Crusade For Children Collects $5,500,000 During Weekend Broadcast
THE MOUTH, JUNE 6TH, 2017 –– In yet another glowing example of the power of radio, The 64th WHAS Crusade for Children, simulcast on iHeart’s 840WHAS radio and Tegna’s WHAS-11 television, collected donations totaling $5,500,000 during the weekend broadcast. Firefighters throughout Kentucky and Indiana set up roadblocks and local churches and organizations collected from their memberships.
With $5,463,292.77 announced at the end of the broadcast, the family of automobile magnate Sam Swope delivered $36,707.23 to round out the total to $5.5 million to benefit special needs children. WHAS Radio afternoon personality Terry Meiners and WHAS-11 news anchor Rachel Platt are co-hosts of the annual fundraiser.
NETWORKS: SBG, 92.3 AMP New York And Sabra Team For Shazam Ad Campaign!
THE MOUTH, JUNE 6TH, 2017 –– Last week Sabra teamed up with 92.3AMP Radio in New York to launch its first fully interactive Shazam-enabled campaign with Sun Broadcast Group’s Shazam For Radio platform. This campaign marked the first of its kind in the New York DMA. As an “unofficial start to summer,” Sabra and 92.3AMP Radio ran a series of promotional spots awarding listeners with three $100 gift baskets at any Fairway Market. Morning show host Shoboy (shown with co-host Nina) alerted listeners to use Shazam during one of the spots to be taken to a completely interactive landing page in order to enter the contest. The page also featured an inside look at Sabra products and tied in the local morning show with endorsements to keep the audience engaged from on-air to digital.
“Sun Broadcast Group’s groundbreaking Shazam For Radio platform is changing the way our listeners and advertisers interact with radio by allowing them to get additional content in real time,” said Marc Rayfield, Senior Vice President / Market Manager, CBS RADIO New York-WBMP/92.3AMP Radio. “It’s very exciting.” “We are so pleased to be working with these creative, forward-thinking radio groups in bringing another level of interactivity to their great radio properties,” said Ron Rivlin, SVP, Programming and Affiliate Relations, Sun Broadcast Group. For more information on the Shazam For Radio platform, contact Ron Rivlin at 212-380-9303 or RRivlin@sunbgi.com.
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Radio Unites For 'One Love Manchester' Broadcast In Wake Of London Attacks
THE MOUTH, JUNE 5TH, 2017 –– Along with a crowd of over 50,000 convened at the Old Trafford cricket ground for Ariana Grande's 'One Love Manchester’ Benefit Concert, millions more were able to share the experience via radio worldwide. As Jockline reported last week (6/2), The UK's Capital Radio Network was among the first to announce plans to simulcast the 
event. This was followed by numerous other stations in the region including BBC 1, 2, 5 Live and BBC Radio Manchester hosted by Scott Mills, Jo Whiley, Phil Williams and Becky Want, plus Eagle Radio. The event also aired over various platforms in over 50 countries including Brazil, Germany, China and Australia and streamed-across-5-continents. Here in the states, 
iHeartRadio issued a release announcing plans to carry the concert. "iHeartRadio stands in solidarity with Manchester and will help spread One Love Manchester’s message of love and support by broadcasting the benefit live across more than 130 Top 40 and Contemporary Pop stations, as well as digitally on iHeartRadio’s Hit Nation.
Emotions ran high as the concert opened amid news of seven people being killed and nearly 50 injured after three men drove a van into a crowd on London Bridge and set upon people in a crazed knife rampage reported The Daily Mail. Despite the atrocities, droves of concert goers came in clothes emblazoned with the slogan, 'We stand together'.
Mumford and Sons' Marcus Mumford (R) was the first to take to the stage, asking for a minute's silence in tribute to those who have lost their lives in the last fortnight, including the 22 victims who died in the bombing at the Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena. The Manchester event featured live performances from Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, Take That, Niall Horan, Little Mix, Robbie Williams and Black Eyed Peas.
PHOTOS/ARIANA - Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeart - Twitter 'One Love Manchester'- CNN screengrab - Marcus Mumford BBC screengrab - See more HERE
EXECUTIVE ACTION: Tom Poleman Named Chief Programming Officer For iHeart
THE MOUTH, JUNE 5TH, 2017 –– iHeartMedia announced today that widely respected radio and music industry veteran Tom Poleman has been named its Chief Programming Officer, effective immediately. Under a new long-term agreement, Poleman will also remain President of iHeartMedia’s National Programming Group. He will continue to report to Bob Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of iHeartMedia, Inc.
In addition to co-producing iHeartMedia’s major national marque events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeart80s Party, the iHeartSummer ’17 Weekend by AT&T and iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, Poleman and his team will continue to oversee programming and music strategy, talent development and artist relations for iHeartMedia’s more than 850 radio stations, which reach more than a quarter of a billion listeners a month.
Poleman was named President of iHeartMedia’s National Programming Group in August 2011. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia and oversaw programming and marketing for all iHeartMedia radio properties in New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston and Providence. Poleman’s extensive programming background includes overseeing Z100/New York, one of the most successful pop stations in the history of the medium. He has also led programming at Top 40 radio stations in New Haven, Connecticut and Houston, Texas and was named the youngest corporate programming executive for AMFM Broadcasting in 1999. “From the moment I stepped foot into WVBR at Cornell University in 1983, I knew I’d found my passion,” said Poleman. “I’ve seen a lot in the ensuing thirty five years, but nothing has made me more excited for our industry’s future than iHeartMedia’s continued evolution as a leader in media and entertainment across multiple platforms. We have the best stations, events and media assets in the world, including our amazing personalities and programmers. It’s an honor to be part of this amazing team.” 1
95.7 The Game San Francisco Extends Deal With Greg Papa
THE MOUTH, JUNE 5TH, 2017 –– Entercom San Francisco station 95.7 The GAME (KGMZ-FM), announced an agreement with radio legend and voice of the Oakland Raiders Greg Papa on a multi-year contract extension to remain on the flagship station for the Golden State Warriors, Oakland Raiders and Oakland Athletics. Papa has been with 95.7 The GAME since 2014 and “The Greg Papa Show” will continue to air on 95.7 The GAME weekdays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
“Greg Papa is an iconic personality in Bay Area sports media and we are thrilled to extend his contract,” said Don Kollins, program director, 95.7 The GAME. “Sports fans can look forward to an expanded role for Papa on our airwaves; it’s an exciting time here at 95.7 The GAME.” “I’m happy we were able to agree on an extension,” said Papa. “The best fans in the country are right here in the Bay Area and I’m fortunate to have the platform to talk sports with them daily.” Papa will also make frequent appearances in morning drive with Joe Fortenbaugh, Lorenzo Neal and Dan Dibley.
Portland's The Game Welcomes Dino Costa To Afternoons
THE MOUTH, JUNE 5TH, 2017 –– Alpha Media, Portland announced that Dino Costa will join 102.9/750 The Game (KXTG). Dino’s show will air weekday Afternoons starting Monday, June 5th, 3pm to 7pm. Dino broadcast his show for 5-years on national airwaves with SiriusXM Radio. Before Sirius, he broadcast his show for 5-years in Denver on The Radio Colorado Network, and served as a studio analyst for Colorado Rockies baseball during the 2005-06 seasons. He also hosted his own sports television show.
“I'm thrilled and humbled by this extraordinary opportunity and look forward to working with everyone at Alpha Media to produce a sports radio show that leaves an indelible mark on Portland. I look forward to justifying the enormous faith of those who brought me to the Rose City with a radio show that resonates with listeners and marketing partners,” remarked Dino.
The Radio Talent Institute Returns For Its Third Event This Year
THE MOUTH, JUNE 5TH, 2017 –– The Kellar Radio Talent Institute, the original Radio Talent Institute, begins today, Monday , June 5th. Highlights of this year’s ten-day immersion of all things radio on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC , includes a live broadcast of the syndicated Ace and TJ Morning Show from iHeart’s Channel 96.1 in Charlotte, with the students as the live studio audience . The only day off-campus is Wednesday, June 7 th , when the students tour the Carolina Panthers facility and learn from Play - by - Play Announcer Mick Mixon, then to Charlotte Motor Speedway with the Voice and President of Performance Racing Network, Doug Rice , doing a session for the students and taking them around the track at 100 mph.
Former Kellar Radio Talent Institute students have started their careers with CBS, Beasley Media Group, Cumulus, Curtis Media, Entercom, iHeart Media, Alpha Media, Greater Media, Capitol Broadcasting, Blue Ridge Broadcasting, IMG College Network, NASCAR, CNN and others. This is the third of seven Radio Talent Institutes this summer, following Georgia and Tennessee, and coming up next are the Hubbard Radio Talent Institute at Central Washington University, Confer Radio Talent Institute at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, the KBA Radio Talent Institute at Western Kentucky University and the MBA Radio Talent institute at Northwest Missouri State. Individ ual broadcasters, groups or organizations who would like to join the National Radio Talent System™ in establishing and sponsoring a Radio Talent Institute™ on a campus in their state and region should contact DanVallie@NationalRadioTalentSystem.com or call 828 - 262 - 1502, or visit www.NationalRadioTalentSystem.com.
SNAPS: Bleachers Perform At iHeart New York Theater During Album Release Party
THE MOUTH, JUNE 5TH, 2017 –– Along with a Q&A hosted by 104.3’s on air personality Jonathan Clarke (R), The Bleachers performed new songs from his album, Gone Now, available today via RCA Records. 
Fronted by his four-piece band, Jack Antonoff (L) kicked off the nine-song set with "I Wanna Get Better," the lead single from Bleachers' 2014 debut album, Strange Desire.
Asked if he works better with female collaborators, the singer who has worked with the likes of Lorde, Julia Michaels and Carly Rae Jepsen said, "I think the music industry is pretty weird and a lot of men have [this] 'Let's crush the world' feeling. I get that question a lot, so I think about it. Sometimes I write in the falsetto octave, so maybe it works for that reason. I grew up with sisters. I don't know, but there's a pattern there and I'm fine with it.” · PHOTO CREDIT: Rachel Kaplan for iHeartRadio.
Over 80 Alumni Turn Out For WRKO Boston's 50th
THE MOUTH, JUNE 5TH, 2017 –– The 50th anniversary 68 WRKO reunion was a huge success this past weekend as over 80 alumni and friends showed up for a dinner on Friday night and an unforgettable broadcast from 7 to 11 PM on Saturday broadcast over 50,000 watt WRKO Radio! Local voice talent Jordan Rich interviewed dozens of attendees at the dinner. Nearly all of the original cast of DJs from 1967 we're on hand for an incredible re-creation of a truly fun time in radio. It was brilliantly brought to fruition by Mel Phillips, George Capalbo and a seemingly cast of thousands who put together an event all who attended will never forget. It was streamed live on Facebook and by the end of the program, a staggering 69,000 people were watching around the world!
Kudos to Entercom market manager Phil Zachary who helped make this a reality. Naturally Art Vuolo was there with his video equipment along, with assistant Ray Glasser from WIXY 1260 online in Cleveland, to capture the entire event for posterity. Art hopes to have the video edited and complete before the end of the month. PHOTOS/TOP: JJ Jeffrey, Al Gates, Mel Phillips, Joel Cash, Chuck Knapp & Arthur Katz Record Promotion The Knapper - TOP RIGHT: Chuck Knapp JJ Jeffrey Al Feinberg. Erica Farber. And Harry Nelson BOTTOM RIGHT: The Legendary Arnie "Woo Woo" Ginsburg with Art Vuolo
TIME SENSITIVE: Nominees Now Being Accepted For ReelWorld's 3rd Annual 'Rising Star Awards'
THE MOUTH, MAY 17TH, 2017 –– ReelWorld, in association with Morning Show Boot Camp 29, is looking to recognize FIVE special personalities who are destined for on-air stardom as winners of its third annual Rising Star Awards. NOMINEES ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW THROUGH MIDNIGHT, JULY 2ND, 2017. The ReelWorld Rising Star Awards are open to all candidates, in all formats and market sizes, who have been on-air for at least one year, but not longer than 5 years, in either a supporting or leading role. Our goal is to recognize those lesser known personalities who rarely, if ever, receive press and are unknown to most radio professionals beyond their colleagues or employers. A select panel of judges will review all nominees for consideration.
To enter just click the link below and provide your nominee's name, city and station, brief work history, 2-3 minute mp3/aircheck and a brief explanation of why you believe they deserve consideration for this award. (Yes, you can nominate yourself - we won't tell). Please include photos and any other supporting material you think is relevant. Winners will be notified after July 2 and formally announced on August 4th at MSBC in Atlanta. Good luck future Stars! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT
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